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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edward Charles Brock and Dennis Oppelaar. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Charles Brock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oppelaar shoots in but no luck this time.
Oppelaar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brock (0) vs (2) Oppelaar
Brock keeping moving, preventing Oppelaar from controlling successfully.
Oppelaar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brock is keeping the position for now.
Oppelaar keeps trying to improve his position.
Oppelaar pushes down on Brock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brock's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppelaar slows the pace down in half guard.
Brock tries to get to full guard but Oppelaar has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar moves into full mount! Brock won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (0) vs (5) Oppelaar
Brock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Brock wants to control but Oppelaar is having none of it.
Oppelaar wants to control the pace but Brock is squirming around nicely.
Oppelaar controlling the position easily from mount.
Brock is squirming around, avoiding Oppelaar's attempts to control the action.
Oppelaar controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppelaar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brock gets back to half guard.
Brock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oppelaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oppelaar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oppelaar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppelaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oppelaar has managed to get both his arms back between Brock's legs - danger averted.
Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oppelaar is aware though and is defending well.
Oppelaar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (0) vs (8) Oppelaar
Brock is looking to regain half guard here but Oppelaar keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oppelaar is thwarting Brock's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppelaar wants to take a breather but Brock is having none of it.
Oppelaar moves into full mount! Brock won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (0) vs (11) Oppelaar
Brock is squirming around, avoiding Oppelaar's attempts to control the action.
Oppelaar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oppelaar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brock is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock gets back to half guard.
Oppelaar is working for a kimura but Brock is defending it quite comfortably.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oppelaar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (0) vs (14) Oppelaar
Oppelaar trying to control but Brock is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brock is looking to get to half guard.
Oppelaar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brock is looking to escape.
Brock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (2) vs (14) Oppelaar
Oppelaar controls Brock momentarily but Brock frees himself.
Brock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppelaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppelaar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oppelaar trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oppelaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oppelaar wants to sweep but no luck.
Brock looking to pass the guard.
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppelaar wants to sweep here but Brock controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brock trying to control but Oppelaar is working from the bottom.
Brock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brock (5) vs (14) Oppelaar
Brock trying to control the position but Oppelaar is working away.
Brock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oppelaar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brock's best efforts.
Brock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oppelaar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brock wants to control but Oppelaar is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is pressing down on Brock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oppelaar is keeping the position for now.
Oppelaar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brock (5) vs (16) Oppelaar
Oppelaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oppelaar has managed to get both his arms back between Brock's legs - danger averted.
Brock keeping full guard, as Oppelaar tries to pass.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Oppelaar pushes his legs off easily.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Oppelaar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brock pulls down on the head and he's put Oppelaar to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edward Charles Brock!
Edward Charles Brock took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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